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Category: Featured
12.10.19
Education Takes a Village
Teacher in the Library, Leonetta is the program’s most staunch advocate. “It’s more than just homework help. It’s developing confidence among students. It’s empowering caregivers to guide their children. It’s giving people and communities access, resources, and opportunities to succeed,” she says.
11.26.19
Teaching Seniors Tech at Chicago Public Library
“One patron recently turned on the computer, logged into his account, and completed a short email. The look of triumph and the proud smile on his face was priceless.” For CyberNavigator Jill, it’s more than teaching tech. It’s helping patrons realize they, too, have a place in today’s digital world.
10.23.19
George R.R. Martin and Dr. Eve L. Ewing Celebrate the Power of Chicago Public Library
For one night, the Library’s most ardent champions and advocates gathered to raise more than $2.2 million in celebration of everything that the Library stands for−access, equity, and opportunity for every Chicagoan.
10.05.19
Chicago Public Library Officially Goes Fine-Free!
Chicago Public Library is taking access and equity to a whole new level by becoming the largest library system in the nation to go fine-free!
09.15.19
YOUmedia: When a Teen Space Transforms into a Sanctuary
To Erik, YOUmedia is more than just the physical space; it’s the people that have his pillar of support, especially during the most trying time of his teen life.
09.10.19
Finding His Voice in YOUmedia
From a shy sophomore, Deandre is now the host, producer, and sound engineer of his own podcast – thanks to YOUmedia!
07.08.19
Ready. Set. Learn!
Summer matters. This is especially true for children and families who may not have access to high-quality summer activities and resources. Present in all 77 neighborhoods, Summer Learning Challenge gives children and teens the summer education they deserve.
06.12.19
Make This Summer (Learning) Count
Studies have shown that summer is a critical time for children. Students are at risk of losing more than two months’ worth of math and reading skills. More serious still is the painful truth that children who suffer the most are those from under resourced communities. This doesn’t have to be the case.